Geotechnical Specialist

WSPColumbia, MD

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Engineering (PE)

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP USA is seeking a Geotechnical Specialist for our Construction Management team in Columbia, Maryland. Be involved in projects throughout Montgomery County and Prince George's County with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

The Geotechnical Specialist will perform geotechnical engineering work in the field and office with emphasis on compliance with client specifications, standard details and project contract documents. This person will provide technical support to the PCD Quality Assurance Compaction Oversight Program and ensure good engineering practices are used. You will be working with PCD Technical Contracts Supervisors/Contract Managers to provide geotechnical review of water and sewer projects and verifies specification compliance on these projects.

Your Impact

Job responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Verify compaction requirements for pipe embedment zone and final backfill zone per client's specifications
Ensure density tests are performed at required intervals
Monitor settlement compliance
Review and approve Proctor reports, soil classification, Atterberg limits, moisture correction reports, etc.
Confirm trench backfill and borrow materials comply with WSSC specifications.
Oversee flowable fill placement and recycled concrete restrictions.
Maintain logs of compaction deficiencies and resolutions.
Other geotechnical related assignments as required.

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
Must be registered in the State of Maryland as a Professional Engineer.
Minimum 5 years of geotechnical experience, including time spent working in a geotechnical laboratory and in the field.
Proficiency in ASTM standards (D698, D1557, D6938, D2216, D4318, D6913, C33).
Ability to interpret jurisdictional requirements for MSHA highways and local roads.
Experience troubleshooting trench excavation issues (unsuitable soils, seepage, settlement).
Must possess the ability to diagnose complex geotechnical issues and propose practical engineering solutions
The following certifications are required: WACEL for foundations or MARTCP for soils and aggregates; Nuclear Gauge Safety Certification; Confined Space Entry; MOSH trench safety compliance
Must pass client background check

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